“Since everything is a reflection of our minds, everything can be changed by our minds.”  – Buddha

For me, quiet moments are often times of reflection. Here are a couple of my pics from India illustrating “a quiet moment.”

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A quiet moment even along the crowded alleyways of Varanasi.

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Quiet contemplation in Agra.

A Photo a Week Challenge: Anything

I like taking pics of people I encounter on my travels and aspire to do more. Respecting privacy is paramount and I try not to be intrusive.  Kids are always great subjects, but you’ve gotta be fast. Here are a few for my “anything” contribution:

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Looking over the castle wall in Prague.

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Fun on a warm day in Salzburg.

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“Tryouts” for the changing of the guard in Prague.

All our friends know my husband is passionate about trains. Model trains, train exhibits, train museums, and travel by train – we are there. It’s nice to get to select a few train pics for this post. The selection includes shots from New Zealand, Alaska, North Carolina, and Nebraska. Black & White is a new concept for me and I had a bit of difficulty adapting, but here goes.

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I split my time between homes in tropical and mountain climates. While I am working very hard to learn about what I can grow in my summer mountain garden, here is one of my very favorite tropicals – a bright, happy hibiscus.

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“Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hope it made you smile. Have a beautiful day.